Students suspended after video shows them forcing dog to drink beer

A group of US students have been suspended after a video, allegedly showing them forcing a dog to drink beer, went viral.

The disturbing footage appears to show two students at a frat party, forcing the innocent animal to do a 'keg stand,' which is when a person (key word here being person) is held upside down in a handstand-like position and drinks directly from a keg.

The clip was shared to Twitter by user @kristinaproscia, who called for action to be taken against the students.

She said "So apparently it’s okay to force dogs to drink beer even though it can kill them?"

Note: We won't be including the clip in this piece, as it is very upsetting, but you can see a screengrab below.

The video can be found on Twitter, should you wish to view it.

via Twitter

A spokesperson for the university issued the following statement:

The University has been in communication with Alpha Epsilon Pi International headquarters, as well as with chapter members regarding this off-campus incident.

Following the incident, Buddy, the 8-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was taken into the care of the Nassau County SPCA, News 12 Long Island reports.

Since the video went viral, hundreds of calls have been placed with requests to adopt Buddy.

Thankfully, he appears to be in good health, is doing well and is being looked after.